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Raytheon • Rockford, Illinois, United States
Salary: $68,900 - $131,100 / year
Role & seniority: Operations Quality Engineer (mid-level), onsite in Rockford, IL.
Stack/tools: Aerospace/defense quality frameworks; problem-solving tools; RCCA and lean manufacturing principles; control plans; quality documents; data streams for trend reporting; cross-functional collaboration (Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality).
Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action for internal escapes/production issues; support Program Quality for customer escape resolution.
Drive continuous improvement in an assembly environment; implement and monitor proactive quality initiatives (e.g., Zero Defect Plan).
Create and manage control plans; identify KPIs; analyze trends and report progress to management; align with cross-functional teams.
Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 2+ years of relevant experience (advanced degree acceptable).
Prior quality experience in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing.
Proficiency with quality and problem-solving tools; experience creating/maintaining quality documents.
Experience with RCCA and lean manufacturing principles; ability to engage in customer-facing quality initiatives.
Experience supporting both development and production programs.
Strong data analysis and reporting skills; familiarity with corporate data streams.
Experience in cross-functional collaboration and proactive qualit
2026-02-23
United States of America
US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6
Onsite
U. S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
None/Not Required
Not Required
Joining Collins Aerospace is not just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Collins Aerospace is seeking an Operations Quality Engineer to support our Electric Power Systems Business Unit in Rockford, IL. In this role, you will manage day-to-day Quality Assurance (QA) activities that enable safe, compliant, and efficient production operations. You will also drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product performance, process capability, and customer satisfaction.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring Quality Assurance requirements are clearly understood, effectively executed, and fully compliant for both internal and external customers.
What You’ll Do
Take a lead role to identify Root Cause and Corrective Action for internal escapes or turn backs that affect production flow and provide direct support to our Program Quality team towards customer escape resolution. Utilize problem solving skills to drive continuous improvement throughout an assembly environment. Create and manage control plans to ensure proper identification of KPIs as well as control of the assembly process. Work in partnership with internal producer sites to implement and monitor proactive quality initiatives like Zero Defect Plan (ZDP). Utilize corporate data streams to identify and report trends as well as improvement progress to management team. Operate within a multifunctional value stream, engaging with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure alignment and execution of quality objectives
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field. Prior Quality experience in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing industry.
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience supporting both development and production programs. Proficiency using Quality and Problem-Solving tools. Experience in creation and maintenance of Quality documents. Experience in customer facing Quality initiatives. Working experience with RCCA and/or other lean manufacturing principles.
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program And more!
May be eligible for relocation.
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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